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Exchange Traded Funds A low-cost option for seeking market-based returns
With an exchange traded fund (ETF), you can invest in a basket of securities that mimic the overall market or a specific segment of it. Your choice of market segment could be anything from oil to corporate bonds, or a region like Asia or South America, or simply the S&P 500.
ETFs provide:
ETFs tend to have low fees because most are passively managed. However, actively managed ETFs are also available to investors. If suitable and meets your investments objectives, you can buy and sell ETFs like stocks; they trade continuously when the markets are open. You can also track changes in the assets in most ETFs on a daily basis. And because of the way ETFs are structured, depending on your individual circumstances, your taxes on gains can be lower than on other products.
A way to diversify investments and target specific types of assets
A means to buy and sell quickly, like stocks within mutual funds
Lower tax exposure than other managed funds
Whatever your goals, know the different types of ETFs to help you get there
Some people prefer investments with opportunities for rapid growth and don't mind risk. Others prefer investments that grow more slowly, with less risk. There are several broad categories to help you think about how you can use ETFs.
Equity ETF
Tracks the performance of a group of stocks, measured in a single index.
Bond ETF
Provides exposure to a universe of bonds, also known as fixed-income investments.
Sector and industry ETF
Provides exposure to a specific area like technology or telecommunications.
Smart Beta ETF
Uses a non-traditional approach to index construction versus cap-weighted strategies.
Style-specific ETF
Buys assets that follow a certain set of rules, like the fastest-growing stocks in an industry.
Foreign-market ETF
Invests in non-U.S. markets, including stocks, bonds, commodities, or a mix.
Inverse ETF
Focuses on markets or individual stocks or bonds that are likely to fall in price.
Alternative ETF
Invests in nontraditional areas, like natural resources, real estate, hedge fund replication, and merger arbitrage.
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About risk: There are risks involved with investing in any such products, including the possible loss of principal. Investors should be willing to accept a high degree of volatility and the possibility of significant losses.
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2Any guarantees on fixed annuities are based on the claims-paying ability of the issuer.
About risk: There are risks involved with investing in any such products, including the possible loss of principal. Investors should be willing to accept a high degree of volatility and the possibility of significant losses.
Securities are offered through NYLIFE Securities LLC (member FINRA/SIPC).